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Profiling the population of disabled children and young people in out-of-home care in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- KELLY Berni, DOWLING Sandra, WINTER Karen
- Publishers:
- Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland. Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 99
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This report presents an analysis of the profile of the population of disabled looked after children (LAC) and young people in NI across two distinct groups: 323 disabled fully LAC (living away from home on a full time basis) and 164 disabled children and young people looked after due to short breaks. It is the second phase of a wider study on the characteristics and experiences of disabled children and young people looked after in Northern Ireland. The report examines the demographic characteristics of the population; family background; looked after experience, such as reason for entry to care and placement type; safeguarding; education; access to mental health services and transitional support. It finds that the total of 323 disabled fully LAC represents 11.2% of the total LAC population, showing that disabled children and young people continue to be overrepresented in the LAC population (7% of the general child population in NI being disabled). Those who are fully LAC will have come into care because they cannot remain in their birth family home, often due to child protection concerns. Short break LAC are engaged with short breaks for family support reasons as well as a social and developmental opportunities for the child (although there are safeguarding issues for some). (Edited publisher abstract)
Impact of a multicomponent support services program on informal caregivers of adults aging with disabilities
- Authors:
- LAVELA Sherri L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 55(2), February 2012, pp.160-174.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A multicomponent support services program was implemented for veterans aging with disabilities and their informal caregivers (n = 42 dyads, caregiver average age 56 years) living in Florida. The programme was provided through Social Work Services and targeted high risk families. It included 24 hour in-home respite care, caregiver group support, and education and skills training. It was designed to keep veterans in their home while providing temporary relief to family caregivers. Caregiver outcomes (satisfaction, physical and mental health status, burden, and benefits) were evaluated before and after program use. They reported significant improvements in mental health post-program. Those who provided care to individuals with impaired physical health experienced meaningful improvements in burden after the support services were implemented. The authors conclude that supporting caregiver health status through such programs is vital to preserve noninstitutional long-term care for persons aging with disabilities, particularly when care is provided over many years to an individual with physical impairments.
Developments in short-term care: breaks and opportunities
- Editor:
- STALKER Kirsten
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 170p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Brings together research findings into short term care services for a range of user groups. Looks at: user views; costings; quality of service provision; and specific groups such as disabled children and people with dementia.
Social work: a third look at research in practice; proceedings of the third annual JUC/BASW conference, London, September 1987
- Editor:
- WEDGE Peter
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 129p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham